BTEC UCAS Points Calculator
Pick your BTEC National size and type your overall grade, such as DDM, to see your UCAS Tariff points. Covers the Extended Diploma, Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Extended Certificate and Certificate.
Type your overall BTEC grade, for example DDM for an Extended Diploma or D*D for a Diploma. Grades can be typed in any order. Add a row if you have more than one BTEC.
Points from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2027 entry (published by UCAS in May 2026).
BTEC UCAS Points Table
Each BTEC National gets one overall grade, and the points depend on its size as well as the grade. The size is measured in guided learning hours: an A-level is 360. The last column shows the A-level grades with the same points total, for sizes that match whole A-levels.
BTEC National Extended Diploma (1,080 hours)
| Grade | UCAS points | Same points as (A-levels) |
|---|---|---|
| D*D*D* | 168 | A*A*A* |
| D*D*D | 160 | A*A*A |
| D*DD | 152 | A*AA |
| DDD | 144 | AAA |
| DDM | 128 | ABB |
| DMM | 112 | BBC |
| MMM | 96 | CCC |
| MMP | 80 | CDD |
| MPP | 64 | DDE |
| PPP | 48 | EEE |
BTEC National Diploma (720 hours)
| Grade | UCAS points | Same points as (A-levels) |
|---|---|---|
| D*D* | 112 | A*A* |
| D*D | 104 | A*A |
| DD | 96 | AA |
| DM | 80 | BB |
| MM | 64 | CC |
| MP | 48 | DD |
| PP | 32 | EE |
BTEC National Foundation Diploma (510 to 540 hours)
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| D* | 84 |
| D | 72 |
| M | 48 |
| P | 24 |
BTEC National Extended Certificate (360 hours)
| Grade | UCAS points | Same points as (A-levels) |
|---|---|---|
| D* | 56 | A* |
| D | 48 | A |
| M | 32 | C |
| P | 16 | E |
BTEC National Certificate (180 hours)
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| D* | 28 |
| D | 24 |
| M | 16 |
| P | 8 |
Older BTECs (QCF) and Other Names
BTECs first taught before 2016 (QCF) have the same points for the Extended Diploma, Diploma and Certificate. The Subsidiary Diploma has the same points as the Extended Certificate, and the 90-Credit Diploma is worth D*D* 84, D*D 78, DD 72, DM 60, MM 48, MP 36 and PP 24. Some subject-specific BTECs use these names for different sizes, so go by the guided learning hours on your certificate, or find the exact title in the UCAS Tariff table.
Worked Example
BTEC National Extended Diploma at DDM = 128 points
Three A-levels at ABB = 48 + 40 + 40 = 128 points
Both come to 128, so DDM meets a 128-point offer just as ABB would.
Taking a BTEC alongside A-levels? A Diploma at DM plus an A-level at B makes 120 points. For any mix of BTECs, A-levels, AS-levels and the EPQ, use the UCAS points calculator, and see the A-level UCAS points table for every A-level grade.
Do Universities Accept BTECs?
Many universities accept BTEC Nationals, but it depends on the course. Some courses accept a BTEC on its own, some want a particular A-level alongside it (often for science-based subjects), and some don't accept BTECs. The entry requirements on each course page say which.
When a course gives its requirement in points, your BTEC points count towards it like any other qualification. When it gives BTEC grades, such as DDM, you need those grades. To test your grades against a specific offer, you can check your BTEC grades against a UCAS offer. Our guide to calculating UCAS points covers the rules on what universities count.
On your UCAS application, enter the exact BTEC title and size shown by your school or college, because the size decides the points. Applying outside the UK? Universities abroad don't use UCAS points, but you can estimate a US GPA from your UCAS points.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many UCAS points is a BTEC Extended Diploma?
Between 48 (PPP) and 168 (D*D*D*). It's the same size as three A-levels, so D*D*D* matches A*A*A* and DDD matches AAA (144).
How many UCAS points is DDM?
DDM in a BTEC Extended Diploma is worth 128 UCAS points, the same total as ABB at A-level (128).
What's the BTEC equivalent of AAA?
In points, DDD in an Extended Diploma (144) matches AAA (144). Universities can still set different BTEC requirements from their A-level ones, so check the course page.
Can I add BTEC and A-level UCAS points together?
Yes. Points from different qualifications add up, so a BTEC Diploma at DM (80) and an A-level at B (40) make 120. Use the UCAS points calculator for mixed qualifications to add BTECs, A-levels, the EPQ and more in one go.
Does a Near Pass or U grade get UCAS points?
No. Only Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* carry UCAS Tariff points, so a Near Pass or U adds nothing to your total.